Pittsburgh Photography Blog: Posts

Vignetting: How To Make Your Photos More Valuable
Vignetting puts a spotlight on your subject & draws more attention to your photos and keeps viewers look at them longer. Here’s how to do it.

What Happens When Photographers Embrace The Rain: Magic
What happens when photographers embrace the rain? Magic happens. From wildlife to portraits, rain is often avoided but it shouldn’t be.

Photography Smoke Bombs vs Smoke Machines
Smoke bombs vs fog machines for photography—discover which creates better effects, how to use them, and tips for epic smoke-filled photoshoots.

Night Photography Hack: Create Unbelievably Better Low Light Photos
These night photography hacks to create vibrant photos after dark. Learn how to master long exposures and capture amazing low light scenes.

Beginner Lightroom Tips You Need To Know For Immediately Better Photos
Learn essential Beginner Lightroom tips & instantly improve your photos. This guide will help you get pro results with ease.

Improve Focus In Your Photos Surprisingly Fast
Improve focus in your photos surprisingly fast with these easy to follow tips from Pittsburgh photographer Don Orkoskey of WDO Photography.

3 Tips for Instantly Successful Wildlife Photography
If you find yourself frustrated or struggling with wildlife photography these 3 tips will help you instantly find success!

I Was Wrong, Teleconverters Are Useful Photography Tools
I admit it, I was wrong. Teleconverters are useful photography tools if used properly and paired with the right lens for wildlife and more.

It’s Here: This Is How You Become A Photographer
It’s here, a guide to exactly how you become a photographer and succeed in all of your photography ventures for professionals and hobbyists.

Out Now How To Use Your Camera The Ultimate Guide To Better Photography
How to use your camera volume one: exposure is out now. Download the most comprehensive guide to controlling exposure in photography today!

10 Ways Photography Can Help You Become More Mindful and Calm
Photography can help you become more mindful and calm as well as connection in the midst of your busy, hectic life. Learn how in this article

How To Focus On Portraits For Surprisingly Better Photos
You’re struggling with how to focus on portraits. Read this article to learn how to improve your focus and boost your portraiture.
Read more about ways to improve your photography. These informative articles are full of great photography advice. This category contains posts about improving your photography which are really helpful if you're learning photography.See a full list of current photography classes here. I’m the owner of WDO Photography, professional photographer and photography teacher Don Orkoskey. I love teaching and have done so for more than 15 years. If you are looking for a formal photography class either in person or online please see my full list of classes. I also happily offer private photography lessons and online classes.I’ve been photographing events and people around Pittsburgh for more than 25 years. I’m a Pittsburgh photographer through-and-through. My commercial, event, portrait, and family photography work is loved and well respected. Since 2007 I’ve taught people just like you how to create photos you love. From learning how your camera works to advanced lighting or editing techniques, if you want to learn photography then you’re in the right place. I teach classes to all ages from kids and teens to adults. Let me help you improve your photography.When it comes to improving your photography trust me to help you been more confident, less frustrated, and to see results that you’ll love! Contact me today to discuss any questions or to find out more about my classes.
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